寒気
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 寒気
1
chill; the shivers; shivering fit
Examples
その光景を見て私は背筋に寒気がした。
The sight made a chill run down my spine.
Kanji in this Word
寒
12 strokes
Frequency: 1456
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
cold
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さむ.い
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
さ
さん
気
6 strokes
Frequency: 113
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
spirit
mind
air
atmosphere
mood
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
ケ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いき
き
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